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What Does It Take To Get A Drug Banned For Enhancing Athletes' Performance?The World Anti-Doping Agency considers whether a drug can unfairly improve athletes' chances of winning — and also whether it could harm them — when deciding to blackball a drug.Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:38:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/06/14/482010754/what-does-it-take-to-get-a-drug-banned-for-enhancing-athletes-performance?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sportsmedicine
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The World Anti-Doping Agency considers whether a drug can unfairly improve athletes' chances of winning — and also whether it could harm them — when deciding to blackball a drug.

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]]>Carolyn BeansFootball Players Drill Without Helmets To Curb ConcussionsThe idea, according to a scientist at New Hampshire University, is to teach each player "rugby awareness," so he'll be more likely to keep his head out of harm's way. Helmets off, eyes up.Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:01:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/12/11/370116343/solving-football-s-concussion-problem-practice-without-helmets?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sportsmedicine
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The idea, according to a scientist at New Hampshire University, is to teach each player "rugby awareness," so he'll be more likely to keep his head out of harm's way. Helmets off, eyes up.

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]]>Jack RodolicoCaffeine Gives Athletes An Edge, But Don't Overdo ItStudies show the caffeine in just a few cups of coffee enhances performance in a wide range of sports. But more isn't better, and concentrated caffeine can be lethal.Fri, 01 Aug 2014 08:03:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/08/01/336886286/caffeine-gives-athletes-an-edge-but-dont-overdo-it?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sportsmedicine
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Studies show the caffeine in just a few cups of coffee enhances performance in a wide range of sports. But more isn't better, and concentrated caffeine can be lethal.

Pro athletes and duffers alike are trying injections of platelet-rich plasma to treat chronic injuries like tennis elbow. But despite thousands of studies, it's not clear that the treatment works.

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]]>Nancy ShuteYoung Athletes Risk Back Injury By Playing Too MuchSports medicine doctors say they've seen a rise in overuse injuries among kids who train long and hard.Mon, 03 Feb 2014 03:27:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/02/03/269521744/young-athletes-risk-back-injury-by-playing-too-much-too-soon?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sportsmedicine
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Sports medicine doctors say they've seen a rise in overuse injuries among kids who train long and hard.

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]]>Tom GoldmanHot Air Ballooning: Transcendent, Until You Break A LegHot air balloon tours are popular with tourists and people looking for the thrill of a lifetime. But accidents can cause injuries and death, a study finds. Leg and ankle fractures were among the most common serious injuries. Most of the problems happen when balloons land badly.Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:46:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/01/09/261068837/hot-air-ballooning-transcendent-until-you-break-a-leg?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sportsmedicine
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Hot air balloon tours are popular with tourists and people looking for the thrill of a lifetime. But accidents can cause injuries and death, a study finds. Leg and ankle fractures were among the most common serious injuries. Most of the problems happen when balloons land badly.

Many sudden deaths among high school athletes are preventable with the right precautions.

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]]>Deborah FranklinDoctors To Vote On Whether Cheerleading Is A SportCheerleading has become a competitive activity in its own right, and it carries a considerable risk of serious injury, including concussion, spinal damage and broken bones. American Medical Association delegates meeting in Chicago will consider a resolution to support the designation of cheerleading as a sport.Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:32:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/06/14/191638620/doctors-to-vote-on-whether-cheerleading-is-a-sport?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sportsmedicine
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Cheerleading has become a competitive activity in its own right, and it carries a considerable risk of serious injury, including concussion, spinal damage and broken bones. American Medical Association delegates meeting in Chicago will consider a resolution to support the designation of cheerleading as a sport.

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]]>Scott HensleyWith Elbows, Cortisone Shots May Hurt More Than HelpCortisone shots offer quick relief for tendon problems. But they also carry a risk of side effects. A look at alternatives for treatment of tennis elbow finds that being patient may be the best approach to take.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:35:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/02/05/171169477/with-elbows-cortisone-shots-may-hurt-more-than-help?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sportsmedicine
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Cortisone shots offer quick relief for tendon problems. But they also carry a risk of side effects. A look at alternatives for treatment of tennis elbow finds that being patient may be the best approach to take.

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]]>Nancy ShuteKinesio Tape Plasters Olympians, But Not All The Science SticksSaid to ease pain and treat muscle injuries, brightly colored Kinesio tape is all over the Olympics, from the track to the diving platform. Some athletes say it's superior to other tape for recovery and performance, but the research on it doesn't always agree.Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:31:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2012/08/07/158369597/kinesio-tape-plasters-olympians-but-not-all-the-science-sticks?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=sportsmedicine
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Said to ease pain and treat muscle injuries, brightly colored Kinesio tape is all over the Olympics, from the track to the diving platform. Some athletes say it's superior to other tape for recovery and performance, but the research on it doesn't always agree.